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Science News for May 9, 2004


UMHS study links gonorrhea, prostate cancer in men

A UMHS study found that African-American men with a history of gonorrhea are more likely to develop prostate cancer. The research suggests an inflammatory effect from the bacterial infection may trigger pre-existing cancerous cells to multiply, increasing risk.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·DateMay 9, 2004
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Less educated people have lower stress, but more health effects

A study found that less educated individuals face higher daily stress levels, which have more significant negative impacts on their health. The researchers discovered that daily stressors vary by socio-economic status, with those in disadvantaged positions experiencing greater health downturns.

SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalJournal of Health and Social Behavior·DateMay 9, 2004

High blood testosterone levels associated with increased prostate cancer risk

Researchers found a significant association between high blood testosterone levels and an increased risk of prostate cancer in older men. The study, which followed over 3,000 men for 40 years, also showed that the protein sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) was associated with a slightly decreased risk for prostate cancer.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateMay 9, 2004

Wisconsin chemists find a new chink in TB's armor

A team of chemists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified a key enzyme essential for the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. Disrupting this enzyme could lead to the development of a new family of antibiotics, providing hope for millions of people affected by multidrug-resistant TB.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalNature Structural & Molecular Biology·DateMay 9, 2004

Researchers open new line of attack on tuberculosis

Researchers have detailed the workings of a key enzyme in tuberculosis bacteria's cell walls, which could lead to the development of new antibiotics. By understanding how this enzyme works, scientists can design inhibitors specific to it, potentially creating new treatments for TB and leprosy.

SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·JournalNature Structural & Molecular Biology·DateMay 9, 2004
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